Fluoride Contamination in Groundwater in Northern India

Authors

  • Amartya Kumar Bhattacharya Chairman and Managing Director, MultiSpectra Amartya Consultants, Kolkata, West Bengal, India Author
  • Sumit Kumar Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, Punjab, India Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47884/jweam.v6i1pp09-17

Keywords:

Fluoride contamination, Groundwater quality, Northern India, Dental fluorosis, Skeletal fluorosis, Health impacts

Abstract

Fluoride's impact on human health varies based on its concentration in drinking water, being potentially beneficial or harmful. As specified by WHO, the suggesting maximum limitation of fluoride in potable water is approximately 1.2– 1.5 mg/L. To better understand fluoride toxicity, this paper examines the adverse causes of excessive fluoride on various biological systems. Elevated fluoride levels in potable water can lead to several health issues, including dental fluorosis, skeletal fluorosis, and long-term effect to the kidneys, liver, and brain. This paper also reviews various techniques for eliminating fluoride from potable water. High concentrations fluoride are often associated with sodium bicarbonate-type water that is deficient in calcium.

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Published

2025-04-30

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Water Engineering and Management

Section

Research Article

How to Cite

Fluoride Contamination in Groundwater in Northern India. (2025). Journal of Water Engineering and Management, 6(1), 09-17. https://doi.org/10.47884/jweam.v6i1pp09-17

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